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Meditation helped me quiet my mind and adopt a positive mindset after being diagnosed with cancer.

A Lynch syndrome diagnosis shook my world. Here is what I wish I was told from the get-go.

It’s important for cancer survivors to follow-up with things that worry them. For me, my lymphedema sparked some fear.

When I came across an article with advice written by an oncologist for patients, I thought about his advice carefully.

Having a support system of loved ones truly helps during cancer.

I believe I have hereditary cancer, especially after my daughter was approved to receive genetic testing for breast cancer.

After a good friend told me about her recent diagnosis of breast cancer, I started experiencing a type of breast cancer déjà vu.

When a group of people told me my non-Hodgkin lymphoma cure was a miracle, I realized it was only made possible because of health care professionals.

After I had surgery for my colon cancer, I started taking better care of myself, starting with regaining weight.

During my time with cancer, I've come across words associated with cancer that I don't like and some that I appreciate.

I’ve experienced mixed emotions during my periods of remission for my myelodysplastic syndrome.

Intimacy was always important in my relationship with my husband, and it continued to be even after my small lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosis.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I learned that everyone handles grief differently.

When I received my diagnosis of lung cancer, I didn't want to have chemotherapy, but the doctor knew best.

My sister and I have learned to focus on the present day after a rollercoaster ride of remission, a cure and recurrence of stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma.

When I received news of a fellow blogger’s demise, I was heartbroken.

My relationship with my body has changed over the years, especially during and after breast cancer. Now, I have accepted the way I look.

One night, I had a dream that I played chess with Death and well, I won.

I use affirmation as a technique to turn my negative thoughts about colon cancer into positive ones. Now, I see cancer as a blessing in disguise.

Ignoring fear and anxiety only allows them to grow until they explode into a full-blown anxiety attack. It’s okay to be scared about cancer progression.

As a cancer survivor, I’m pleading for more research on cancer related fatigue.

Putting a focus on healing is most important before fixating on the far future. Take it one day at a time.

Quitting drinking alcohol was so important for my well-being and also decreases the threat of developing certain cancers, especially with Lynch syndrome.

When I was diagnosed and treated for a recurrence of AML, I was given an abundance of statistical information through required medical expert orations and accredited literature.

After seeing how palliative care helped me through cancer, I now advocate for these services to other patients.

When people try to cheer me up when I feel a certain way towards my cancer, it makes me feel like my feelings aren't valid.

When I found out my PSA levels were rising, I was so overwhelmed moments leading up to my telehealth session with my urologist.

As a society, we shouldn't accept the "norm" of people younger than 50 receiving diagnoses or dying from cancer.